…is down 2% from last year. At 1.59 million had of fed cattle shipped out to the slaughter markets last month that would be the lowest number for the month…
Export Challenges Reflected In Latest Dairy Outlook
Lower export forecasts are a main part of February’s USDA milk supply and demand estimate. Export Challenges Reflected In Latest Dairy Outlook…
TPP Report on Impacts to Agriculture
…use export subsidies on its wheat sold in TPP markets. Similarly, Canada’s domestic supply management system imposes prohibitive tariffs on dairy, poultry, and eggs from other countries, while their export…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in…
NCBA Continues to Express Concerns with Market Volatility
After hearing concerns from membership nationwide, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has instituted a working group with the CME Group to address volatility in the cattle markets. Working together as…
Another Challenging Year for Cotton Industry
…mill cotton use. While export markets continue to be the primary outlet for U.S. raw fiber, in recent years, United States export customers have changed. China is importing less raw…
Analysts Outline Changing Situation in Wine Business
…the U.S. wine business as “a tale of two wine markets and the widening gap between the two.” “Everyday wines from around the world are priced up to $9 at…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality…
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
…funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural…
HM. Clause, Limagrain, Acquire California-based Genica Research Corp.
…to meet food challenges. As a creator and producer of plant and cereal varieties, the Group markets seeds and cereal products intended for farmers, growers, home gardeners and for agri-food…
Agri View: Peanut Crop
…are about 1.25 million metric tons. U.S. Exports The United States is one of the world’s leading peanut exporters, with average annual exports of between 200,000 and 250,000 metric tons….
Positions on Beef Promotion Operating Committee
…to own and operate their farm and ranch, also served in leadership positions in state and national beef industry organizations, including the North Dakota Beef Commission, U.S. Meat Export Federation,…
Syngenta, ChemChina Deal Looks Imminent
…on growth globally, specifically in China and other emerging markets, and enables long-term investment in innovation. Syngenta will remain Syngenta and will continue to be headquartered in Switzerland, reflecting this…
Agri View: Pecan Crop
…Even as Chinese demand continues to expand, US growers are working hard to introduce the pecan to new markets. “We’re really looking at trade barriers dropping in places, not just…